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Tom Lehman retiring as Ada scoutmaster

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Tom Lehman, Ada Troop 124 scoutmaster, is retiring from his position after decades of service, according to Angie Butterfield, troop committee secretary.

"We will be recognizing him during our Court of Honor at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at the Ada Park at the Scout house located in the southeast corner.

 

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Another photographer's glance at the 102nd picnic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

What's your favorite part of the Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic?

Let's see, there's rides, games, entertainment, food, tractor pulls, horse competitions, antique tractor displays, kid's tractor pulls.

CHECK OUT LOTS OF PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

• CLICK HERE FOR AERIAL PHOTOS

• AND CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM SATURDAY

The list goes on. There's even a free swim.

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Draw for straws

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

One of the popular games for kids at the Saturday Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic was the chance to get into the straw and fine something hidden. Here's a view of one of those sessions. More photos from Saturday are below.

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Still time to register for 4th annual Civic Engagement Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Ohio Northern University is registering organizations, businesses and residents for its fourth annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.

A partnership with the village of Ada, the ACE Day program provides opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage with the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.

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Jerry Joseph 1950-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Gerald L. “Jerry” Joseph, 64, died on Friday, Aug. 7, at 3:34 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Sept. 17, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to John “Buck” Joseph, Jr. and Goldie (Courtright) Breece. His father survives in Arizona. His mother is deceased and dad, Robert (Vicki) Breece survives in Lakeview. On May 20, 1996, he married Kathy L. Mann and she survives in Harrod.

Jerry retired as an electrician from Continental Plastics, Lima, and DTR Manufacturing, Bluffton. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533. 

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Robert "Bob" Strohl 1958-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Robert "Bob" Phillip Strohl, 57, died Aug. 7, 2015 at his residence. Robert was born May 4, 1958, in Hammond, Ind., to Phillip and Donna (Austgen) Strohl.

Bob had worked as a construction worker. 

Survivors include his father Phillip Strohl of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a brother Richard (Laura Lee) Strohl of North Judson, Indiana; two sisters Christine (Peter) Claire of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kelly (Brian) Clum of Ada, Ohio; two sons Shawn R. Strohl of Whiting, Indiana, Nicholas Strohl of North Judson, Indiana; and two daughters Angela (Eric) Michaels of Wanatah, Indiana and Amanda Strohl of Valparaiso, Indiana.

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